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SUMMARY:The ENGAGE Business Challenge (applications open until 2/12/19)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#ffffff” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nThe ENGAGE Business Challenge\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css_animation=”fadeInLeft” type=”normal” color=”#c26225″ thickness=”3″][vc_column_text] \nInvest in yourself\, your business dream\, and our community.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css_animation=”fadeInLeft” type=”normal” color=”#c26225″ thickness=”3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] \nApplications open December 18\, 2018 – February 12\, 2019\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] \n\nThe Opportunity at Hand\nThe Business Challenge is a competitive process that will award up to $11\,000 in business investment grants and valuable business services for new entrepreneurial ventures and existing businesses looking to expand with additional job creation within the identified region. \nThis three-month business training\, networking\, and mentorship opportunity will result in a pitch night in Delta. You will be introduced to opportunities and incentives in towns throughout the region to find the perfect location for your business—and a community that wants you to succeed. \nApplications must be submitted or postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m. on February 12\, 2019. Once applications are received\, a cohort of Challengers will be selected to participate in the program on February 19th.  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text] \nAPPLY HERE \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”46px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#ffffff” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] \nThe Benefits of Participation\nChallengers have the opportunity to compete for the top award of $5\,000 and smaller cash awards for second\, third\, fourth\, and fifth places. In addition to the cash awards\, the top 5 businesses will each receive a tailored package of valuable business services. Examples of services are: business consulting\, several free months of internet and/or co-working space\, marketing assistance\, or help in securing and/or renovating a location. All participants will develop a deeper understanding of how to create a business plan\, be partnered with a mentor\, have networking opportunities with other regional entrepreneurs\, and learn of business incentives and location opportunities throughout the area. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”48px”][vc_column_text] \nEligible Region\nThis pilot competition is open to businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to establish businesses within the region from Olathe to Somerset (including Somerset\, Paonia\, Crawford\, Hotchkiss\, Orchard City\, Cedaredge\, Delta and Olathe). This competition seeks to enhance the main streets/downtown business district in these communities and other commercial areas in the targeted region. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”48px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\nEligible Categories\n\n\nTo be eligible\, you must have a business or business idea that you want to pursue in one of the six categories.\n\n\n\nArts and Culture– emphasis on products or offerings that value handmade\, authentic and distinctive of Western Slope culture\nOutdoor Recreation– emphasis on products or offerings that promote\, showcase\, or make use of natural assets and outdoor opportunities\nValue Added Agriculture/Agritourism– emphasis on products or offerings that use raw indigenous materials\, and through production\, create a product offering that has a substantially higher value.\nRestaurants & Hospitality/ Agritourism– emphasis on services that provide meals\, lodging\, or other guest services that enhance the visitor and/or tourist experience\nTechnology/Advanced Manufacturing– emphasis on industries that use advanced technology to improve their products or services\nOther & Support Services/None of the above – emphasis on activities that support any of the above categories.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”48px”][vc_column_text] \n\n\nParticipation Requirements\n\n\nWhile this is a free program and the payoff can be huge\, there are some conditions for participation:\n\nIf you are selected as part of this inaugural cohort\, you will have to commit to participating in all training and networking sessions between March and May 2019. Please see the tentative schedule here.  In order to remain eligible for awards\, participants should not miss more than 2 sessions (1 classroom and 1 networking event).  Should a vacancy be created\, another participant may be selected to fill that position.\nChallengers must successfully complete one of two training programs to be eligible for awards:\n\nThe Technical College of the Rockies program in Delta (Thurs. 6-9 pm\, Feb. 28 – April 25) recommended for startups\nThe Region 10 Business Blueprint program in Montrose (Thurs. 6-9 pm\, Feb. 7 – April 11) recommended for 2nd Stage companies\n\n\nIf you wish to compete\, but not participate in the business training\, you must show proof of having completed a qualified business training program in the last two years resulting in a business plan for the company you want to enter into this competition. Online business plan templates will not be accepted.\nUnits of governments are not eligible to participate.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#ffffff” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text] \nHow to Find out More\nContact Shawn Gardner at  970-712-0950\, shawn.gardner@tcr.edu \nDownload FAQ’s here.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”48px”][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”46px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image=”364″ background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” padding_top=”85″ padding_bottom=”85″ z_index=””][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column 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URL:https://engagedeltacounty.org/event/the-engage-business-challenge/
LOCATION:Technical College of the Rockies (Enterprise Room)\, 1765 US-50\, Delta\, CO\, 81416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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